President Donald Trump announced a successful U.S. military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise move, contradicting previous statements that he would wait up to two weeks to make a decision. The announcement, made via Truth Social on Saturday evening, detailed the attack on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, with Trump emphasizing the success of the operation and its significance. Despite the abruptness of the move, the administration had previously indicated that Trump would decide on the matter within a two-week window. However, strategic misdirection was suggested as key to the surprise nature of the strikes, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier stating that the president would make a decision by the end of the two-week period. Analysts believe that these deliberate leaks were part of a broader strategy to manage public perception and obscure the actual timing of the attack. Additionally, the presence of six B-2 stealth bombers en route to a U.S. Air Force base in Guam, which officials confirmed, was interpreted by some as part of the deception. Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin speculated that these bombers were likely used as misleading tidbits to suggest a delay in the decision, while other B-2s flew eastward to carry out the strikes. Trump also planned to address the nation at 10 p.m. ET, highlighting the historic nature of the operation and warning Iran of potential consequences. The strikes followed Israel’s pre-emptive attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 12, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified as necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The tension in the region has escalated further, with Trump’s administration weighing military options while seeking diplomatic solutions. He previously urged Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program before any strikes, but Iran ultimately refused to engage in the talks. As tensions continue to rise, the Trump administration faces significant challenges in balancing military action with diplomatic considerations in the Middle East.